Group V. Chassis - Bolens QS Series Service Manual

GROUP V. CHASSIS
QS, QT & 1900 SERIES
TRACTORS
LEGEND
FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
1. Front Axle
2. Tie Rod
3. L.H. Hand Ball Joint
4. R.H. Hand Ball Joint
5. L.H. Nut - 1 /2-20
6. Flange Bearing
7. R.H.Nut-1/-20
8. Cotter Pin
9. Woodruff Key
10. Grease Fitting
11. Spindle Assembly
12. R.H. Knuckle Arm
13. L.H. Knuckle Arm
14. Flat Washer
15. Castellated Nut - 3/8-24
16. Flat Washer
17. Lock Screw
18. Ball Joint
19. HexNut5i8-18
20. Tie Rod
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1. Turn steering wheel so that
front wheels are straight
ahead.
2. Measure distance across
front of front tires, center
line to center line. Measure
distance across rear of front
tires, center line to center
line. Reading across front of
tires should be 1/8 to 3/8
inch (.3 to .9 em) less than
across the rear of tires. If
adjustment is necessary
loosen lock nuts on tie rod
and turn tie rod in or out as
required.
3. After adjustment is obtained
tighten hex lock nuts securely.
4. Readjust drag link to center
steering wheel.
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STEERING ASSEMBlY
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Model 1666 SIN 1000101 AND LATER
FIGURE 5-1 Model 1966 SiN 0100101 AND LATER
DRAG LINK
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FIGURE 5-2
- 1i8 (3mm) TO 3i8 INCH (10mm)-
LESS THAN AT REAR OF TIRES
FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
Models 1666 SiN 1000101 and
later and 1966
An adjustment has been provided
on the front axle to cut down on
excessive engine vibration. By ad-
justing screws (A), Figure 5-2,
pressure can be applied to the
front axle. Raise front of tractor
and adjust as required. Front axle
should pivot with a small amount
of drag.